North American, European, South American, and Dominican families and couples come to this all-suites resort. They pack swimwear for the turquoise sea and resort wear for starlit evenings strolling on paths bordered by gardens so lush they nearly conceal the resort's low-rise buildings.

• A secluded luxury retreat surrounded by a lush canopy of coconut palms, vast grasslands, pristine beach, and the Caribbean Sea.
• Each of the hotels 446 suites has a private balcony and a Jacuzzi tub.
• Guests can enjoy seven la carte and one buffet restaurant, 11 bars and lounges, full-service spa, and an 800-foot pool with a swim-up bar.
• Adults only.

This expansive, All-Inclusive resort with dense gardens comprises two sections divided by a mangrove-swamp preserve. A garden-lined path 600 meters (656 yards) long connects them, with complimentary shuttles available around the clock. Both sections have open-air buildings arrayed around ponds. A reception section includes a casino and disco. A pool area contains most of the resort's restaurants.

Including facilities for adults such as a health spa and a secluded pool as well as a children's club, this resort attracts couples and families for casual, open-air holidays on the beach.

Families, couples, and singles come here from all over the world for the beach and pool, the unique set of day-and-night activities, and the dining choices offered by six restaurants.

Part of the 15,000-acre Punta Cana residential, golf, marina, and resort development whose name became synonymous with the Dominican Republic's entire easternmost coast, this resort offers casual holidays for families, couples, and singles. Energetic staff members are everywhere, transporting toddlers to meals in multi-seat strollers, dancing with guests, and making everyone feel welcome.

• Situated directly on the beach amid lush tropical gardens, this Punta Cana resort includes exchange privileges with two partner hotels in the room rate.
• Air-conditioned guestrooms with tropical dcor include a balcony or terrace, cable/satellite TV, in-room safes, minibars, and liquor dispensers.
• The Rui Bambu All-Inclusive features a casino, full-service health spa, lighted tennis courts, a pool and spa tub, and a separate childrens pool.

• Surrounded by palm groves and facing Arena Gorda Beach, this Punta Cana resort includes exchange privileges with three partner hotels in the room rate.
• Air-conditioned guestrooms with Colonial-style dcor and dark-wood furnishings feature a terrace or balcony, minibars, and liquor dispensers.
• The Palace Macao All-Inclusive features a casino, full-service health spa, lighted tennis courts, a pool and spa tub, and a separate childrens pool.